Art & Culture MCQs: GI Tags, Museums, Heritage Preservation

31.

Which state in India is primarily associated with the 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A Tamil Nadu

B Karnataka

C Andhra Pradesh

D Kerala

32.

The recent inscription of 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' brings the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India to:

A 40

B 41

C 42

D 43

33.

Which of the following sites was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala'?

A Konark Sun Temple

B Hampi

C Belur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura

D Ajanta Caves

34.

Recent excavations in the Vidarbha region have often unearthed megalithic burial sites. What is a common characteristic feature of these megalithic structures?

A Use of intricate terracotta figurines.

B Presence of elaborate rock-cut caves.

C Large stone monuments marking burial spots.

D Extensive use of brick architecture.

35.

Which historical period is predominantly represented by the archaeological findings at Mansar, a prominent site in the Vidarbha region, known for its Vakataka period structures?

A Mauryan Period

B Gupta Period

C Vakataka Period

D Harappan Period

36.

The archaeological site of Pauni in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra is renowned for the discovery of significant remains related to which ancient religion?

A Jainism

B Buddhism

C Shaivism

D Vaishnavism

37.

Which of the following Indian institutions is most likely to be involved in a national-level digital documentation project for India's intangible cultural heritage, including endangered folk arts?

A Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

B Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

C Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

D National Stock Exchange (NSE)

38.

Which technology is most commonly employed in digitally documenting intricate details of folk art forms, including performances and visual elements, to offer an immersive experience?

A Blockchain technology for secure record-keeping.

B Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for immersive documentation.

C Artificial Intelligence (AI) for predictive analysis of art trends.

D Quantum Computing for high-speed data processing.

39.

What is the primary objective of digital initiatives aimed at documenting endangered folk art forms in India?

A To promote the commercialization of folk art globally.

B To create an accessible digital archive for preservation, research, and dissemination.

C To replace traditional art forms with digital versions.

D To train folk artists in digital marketing techniques.

40.

The 'Festival of India' abroad, organized by the Ministry of Culture, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

A Promote Indian tourism

B Showcase India's cultural diversity and performing arts globally

C Facilitate trade agreements

D Encourage student exchange programs